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We continually strive to provide innovative paths to learning and growth while maintaining an environment of strategic problem solving objectives through Lean driven principles. We understand that hardworking, conscientious and compassionate team members are one of our most valuable assets and we are always looking for outstanding people to join our team.

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Your Role With Us:

Salem Health, Hospitals and Clinics is excited to announce that we are looking for our next Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow to join our Inpatient Rehab team.  The Clinical Fellow will commit to a one (1) year fellowship position in which you will gain exceptional experience which will help you further your career.

Join our collaborative team on the inpatient rehab unit at Salem Health. Inpatient Rehab provides an intensive therapy program in which patients receive at least three hours of therapy/day across all disciplines including PT, OT and speech. Length of stay is between 1-3 weeks and the majority of patients discharge home or to a community setting.

In your clinical fellowship year, you will apply the principles of professional practice in Speech-Language Pathology in evaluating and treating communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders to restore, reinforce and/or enhance a person’s ability to function as independently as possible. You will also develop home programs and provide care giver/family training to enhance ongoing intervention.  You will consult with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team to deliver a coordinated therapy program that meets the holistic needs of the patient.

What you will need:

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/ Communication Sciences and Disorders, required

Licenses, Certifications, & Registrations

• Eligible for a temporary license in Oregon under the supervision of an ASHA certified SLP

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Complete specialist coursework and hands-on training if working with high-risk populations including adult feeding/swallowing patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of quality impact scoring and its impact on length of stay within 3 months of hire.

Application & Interview Information:

On demand video interview

• Once you submit your application and it is determined that you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an email with a link to submit an on demand video response to a few screening questions. This video can be completed at your leisure as long as you submit it by the due date. You will need access to camera, microphone and speakers.
• The selection committee will meet and review all on demand video responses immediately. You can expect to be notified by end of week if you are moving forward to the interview stage.

Interviews

The selection committee will invite finalist to come onsite for interviews, this will be your opportunity to see the facility & meet the team.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.